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Jalapeno Cranberry Chicken

Slightly sweet, spicy and tangy is a winning combination in this easy chicken dish.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 2-4 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • If your chicken breasts are really thick, carefully cut them thinner by fileting them.
  • Over high heat, heat skillet. I use a cast-iron skillet that holds good heat, sears the food nicely.
  • Add the oil and stir in the jalapeno.
  • Add the chicken.
  • Brown the chicken on each side, once the browning is done, add a couple of tablespoons of water and put a lid on the pan, turn the heat to medium.
  • The steam will help cook the chicken quickly and allow it to stay tender.
  • After 5 minutes add the cranberries to the pan around the chicken.
  • Depending on how thick your chicken is will determine how long it'll take to cook it, use a thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°. The cranberries will be soft if pressed.
  • Then remove the pan from the heat add salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Notes

If you're looking to make a sauce for the chicken you can add a cup of cranberry juice or chicken broth with 2 teaspoons cornstarch to the pan at the end of cooking and bring the sauce to a low boil to thicken.